Renew the Avenue Business Support Grant Opportunity

The Renew the Avenue project is planned for construction in early spring of 2026. The project includes utility replacement and road reconstruction between Randolph Street and Ontario Street, with the larger streetscape improvements focused from Pleasant Street to Ontario Street. The utility work includes sewer replacement and lining, water main replacement, and electrical improvements for traffic signals and street lighting. The streetscape will consist of new bluestone sidewalks, brick paver roadways (from Pleasant Street to Lake Street), upgraded benches, enhanced public gathering spaces, four rain gardens, public art, and more. Additional information may be found at: www.renewtheavenue.com.

Renew the Avenue Business Support: The Village will provide the following Programs for the Hemingway District Businesses: 1. Expansion of the Commercial Facade Improvement Project (C-FIP) Grant Program to Non-Sales Tax Businesses 2. New Village Commercial Interior Improvement Project (C-IIP) Grant Program (Up to $5,000 per first floor business for interior upgrades (e.g., flooring, painting, lighting, HVAC, etc) 3. New Village Social Media Grant Program Open to all licensed businesses in the district, on all floors Eligibility for these grants would be restricted to businesses within the Hemingway Business District (defined by Pleasant Street (South), Euclid Avenue (East), Ontario Street (North - Euclid to N. Grove Avenue); N. Kenilworth (West).